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Barack Obama shares candid revelation about his marriage to Michelle Obama

Barack Obama admitted that his presidency impacted his marriage with Michelle. They experienced struggles, including a period when Michelle could not stand him. They sought marriage counseling, which helped them. Since leaving office, Barack has been reclaiming time with Michelle

April 10, 2025
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Barack Obama might have been the leader of the free world for eight transformative years, but behind the public charisma and presidential duties lay a personal toll — one that deeply impacted his marriage with Michelle Obama. In a candid conversation with Hamilton College president Steven Tepper, the former U.S. President pulled back the curtain on life after the White House, admitting that his historic presidency came at the cost of his relationship.

“I was in a deep deficit with my wife,” Obama, now 63, confessed. “So I have been trying to dig myself out of that hole by occasionally doing fun things.” It was a rare moment of vulnerability from the former Commander-in-Chief, who has long been admired for his picture-perfect partnership with Michelle. But beneath that image was a reality familiar to many: the struggle to balance professional obligations with personal commitments.

Michelle Obama has never been one to sugarcoat the realities of marriage. Long before Barack’s recent confession, she had already gone public with her own struggles. In a powerful interview with Revolt TV, the former First Lady revealed there was a period during their marriage when she couldn’t stand her husband.

 

“People think I’m being catty by saying this,” Michelle said. “But there were 10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband. And guess when it happened? When those kids were little.”

Barack and Michelle Obama have been married since 1992
Barack and Michelle Obama have been married since 1992 (AFP via Getty Images)

It was a brutally honest admission that made headlines, especially from someone who has come to symbolize grace under pressure. But her statement struck a chord, offering a grounded, human dimension to what is often seen as a fairytale romance.

Michelle first opened up in 2018 about their decision to seek marriage counseling — a move that may have saved their relationship. At a time when Barack was navigating geopolitical tensions and national crises, the couple was also navigating their own emotional minefields.

“There were times I wished things were different,” she recalled. “But I don’t think I ever thought, ‘I’m just checking out of this.’”

Their willingness to seek help, and to stay in the fight, turned out to be the foundation for their eventual resurgence as a couple.

Since leaving office in 2017, Barack Obama has been working to reclaim what the presidency cost him — time, presence, and shared experiences with Michelle. In a 2023 interview on CBS Mornings, he offered a heartwarming update: “Let me just say this: It sure helps to be out of the White House and to have a little more time with her.”

Today, the Obamas appear more in sync than ever, often traveling together, working on shared initiatives, and appearing publicly as partners not just in life, but in legacy.

Barack and Michelle Obama first met at a Chicago law firm in the late 1980s. They married in 1992 and are now parents to two daughters, Sasha and Malia. Over the years, their journey from young lawyers to global icons has become a story of resilience, honesty, and unwavering commitment.

Their story is more than just political history — it’s a testament to love weathering the fiercest of storms. And as Barack Obama continues his quiet redemption arc at home, the world watches and learns: even presidents have to fight for their marriages.

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